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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gorantla, Nephrologist in Bartlett, TN?
Dr. Vijaya Kumar Gorantla, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Bartlett, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gorantla is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gorantla’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gorantla’s office at (901) 382-3731.
What languages does Dr. Gorantla speak?
Dr. Gorantla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Gorantla typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Gorantla diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Gorantla. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Gorantla typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Vijaya Kumar Gorantla may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Gorantla's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gorantla accept my insurance?
Dr. Gorantla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 382-3731 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gorantla accept in Bartlett, TN?
Dr. Gorantla in Bartlett, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gorantla's office located?
Dr. Vijaya Kumar Gorantla's Primary Practice
2743 Summer Oaks Dr
Bartlett, TN 38134
(901) 382-3731
Dr. Vijaya Kumar Gorantla's Practice 2
3950 New Covington Pike Ste 300
Memphis, TN 38128
What is Dr. Gorantla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gorantla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679839666.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gorantla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gorantla
What is Dr. Vijaya Kumar Gorantla's specialty?
Dr. Gorantla is a Nephrologist near Bartlett, TN.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Vijaya Kumar Gorantla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gorantla is affiliated with Methodist University Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vijaya Kumar Gorantla accepting new patients in Bartlett, TN?
Yes, Dr. Vijaya Kumar Gorantla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijaya Kumar Gorantla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gorantla's office at (901) 382-3731 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vijaya Kumar Gorantla?
Please contact Dr. Gorantla's office at (901) 382-3731 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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